{"id":13650,"date":"2019-05-15T09:52:48","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T09:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/huebschlaundry.bitnamiapp.com\/?page_id=13650"},"modified":"2019-07-12T20:22:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T20:22:30","slug":"west-airport-washateria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/huebsch.com\/hk-international\/news\/west-airport-washateria\/","title":{"rendered":"West Airport Washateria"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Washateria<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>

A software engineer by trade and entrepreneur at heart, Joseph Koyithara turned to Houston-based Gulf States Laundry Machinery and Huebsch\u00ae for a fresh start when he and his partners decided to open their third laundromat.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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A software engineer by trade and entrepreneur at heart, Joseph Koyithara turned to Houston-based Gulf States Laundry Machinery and Huebsch\u00ae for a fresh start when he and his partners decided to open their third laundromat.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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I\u2019m ready to use the Galaxy\u2122 features to the fullest to run as efficiently as possible while boosting my revenue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>

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West Airport Washateria<\/p>\n

Huebsch\u00ae Provides Multi-Store Owner a Fresh Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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While helping his friend start a small business, Joseph Koyithara saw an opportunity to be his own boss. He started with gas stations and convenience and liquor stores in Houston, and then set his sights on a new venture \u2013 laundry.<\/p>\n

A software engineer by trade, Koyithara entered the laundry business on a whim when he came across the opportunity to purchase an existing chain of Houston-area laundromats. After doing some research and realizing laundromats are virtually recession-proof and a turn-key business venture, he and his partners decided it was the right time to add laundry to their investment portfolios.<\/p>\n

A lesson learned<\/strong>
\nThe purchased stores weren\u2019t in the best condition, but Koyithara knew there would be value in remodeling the facilities. \u201cI never wanted to operate a run-down store; I like to do things differently, better,\u201d Koyithara said.<\/p>\n

Koyithara thought there was no better time than the present to make an investment in remodeling his locations. He turned to an area distributor to purchase new equipment and get their recommendation for an architect. What should have been an exciting and prosperous time for Koyithara ended up being a lesson on the importance of partnering with a distributor who will be there to support an owner long after the equipment order has been placed.<\/p>\n

\u201cRedesigning the stores with our first distributor was a disaster,\u201d Koyithara shared. \u201cI accept some of the blame as I tried to manage the project remotely from New York, but I put my complete trust in the distributor and architect, thinking that they knew what needed to be done and would do it well.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the remodel budgets and timelines were far exceeded, Koyithara knew it was time for a change when he and his partners decided to open up a new store. The group turned to Houston-based\u00a0Gulf States Laundry Machinery\u00a0and Huebsch\u00ae laundry equipment for a fresh start.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Business-savvy moves<\/strong>
\nKoyithara\u2019s real estate holdings included a 12,000 square foot strip center in southwest Houston. The business partners had 4,000 square feet of space available in the already thriving center that included a gas station, convenience store and a liquor store, which they owned.<\/p>\n

The combination was perfect: no longer did they need to pay rent to or deal with a landlord, the strip center was in a high-traffic area with ample parking and customers could visit the other stores while doing their laundry. Additionally, of the housing in the neighborhood, more than 40 percent are occupied by renters who may not have laundry equipment in their unit or home.<\/p>\n

With the location set, Koyithara gave Gulf States Laundry Machinery the opportunity to show how the company could help make his \u201cWest Airport Washateria\u201d dream a reality. After visiting the Gulf States office and meeting Gulf States Sales Manager Jack Hunt and Huebsch Regional Sales Manager Joe Purbaugh, Koyithara\u2019s search for a knowledgeable laundry distributor and manufacturer partner was over.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the difficulties I had with distributors in the past, I was much more involved in the design and building process for the new Washateria,\u201d Koyithara noted. \u201cThe relationship with Gulf States was more of a partnership; I ran the equipment mix plans past them before construction started and they checked in during the build-out; it was so much easier and more efficient than my previous experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking forward<\/strong>
\nKoyithara opened the doors of West Airport Washateria in February 2014. The store is bright, clean and features state-of-the-art Huebsch washer-extractors and tumble dryers.<\/p>\n

West Airport Washateria\u2019s 32 Huebsch\u00a0washer-extractors\u00a0range from 20- to 80-pound capacities and feature\u00a0Galaxy\u2122 600 controls, water-saving eBoost\u2122 technology and 200 G-Force extraction. The store\u2019s varying equipment mix provides customers with several options and also gives Koyithara the opportunity to command higher vend prices through larger capacity machines.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the control system\u2019s \u201cExtra Wash\u201d and \u201cExtra Rinse\u201d cycle modifiers provide Koyithara the flexibility to boost store profits and provide customers with more wash options. \u201cIn the limited time we\u2019ve been open, many customers have used these modifiers and are very happy with the wash results,\u201d Koyithara added.<\/p>\n

The washer-extractors\u2019 high extraction speed removes more water from the load, providing customers with shorter dry times in the Galaxy 600 equipped Huebsch 30- and 45-pound stacked\u00a0tumble dryers. The speed and efficiency of West Airport Washateria\u2019s equipment makes it possible for a higher number of customer turns per day and more revenue.<\/p>\n

In addition to the revenue provided from the laundry operation, Koyithara is using his business savvy to create additional opportunities by sub-leasing small offices within the store to professional service businesses that his customers can use while doing their laundry.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now, we have a gentleman that provides financial and tax services, and I hope to soon add a hair salon and nail spa,\u201d Koyithara said. \u201cGiven the setbacks I experienced with my first stores, I\u2019m ready to use the Galaxy features to the fullest to run as efficiently as possible while boosting my revenue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although Koyithara\u2019s entrance to the laundry business was not as smooth as he would have liked, by working with a quality distributor like Gulf States and manufacturer like Huebsch, he is ready to leverage his entrepreneurial skills and experience the benefits of running a successful store.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Whether you are already a business owner, or have only dreamed about being your own boss, Huebsch can be your guide \u2013 from start to finish \u2013 for investing in laundry. To find a knowledgeable laundry expert in your area who is ready, willing and able to help maximize your return on investment, visit the Huebsch\u00a0distributor locator<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a01.800.553.5120.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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